Head to head · Utility

Massey Ferguson 4243 vs Massey Ferguson 491

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Massey FergusonModel A

Massey Ferguson 4243

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
244 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 4243 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 491

Utility

power
85.9 hp
displacement
268 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 491 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 491 higher · +0.9 hp (+1%)
424385 hp
49185.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4243 is in the 75th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 491 higher · +24 ci (+10%)
4243244 ci
491268 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4243 is in the 68th percentile; 491 is in the 75th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
42434
4914
Median Utility Tractor4

4243 is in the 50th percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 491 higher · +4 (+50%)
42438
49112
Median Utility Tractor12

4243 is in the 23rd percentile; 491 is in the 50th · 4,941 models

4243 (A)491 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerMassey FergusonMassey FergusonSame
Model4243491—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
Model1004.4TW1104C-44T—
Power Output85hp85.9hp▲ 491+0.9 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ 4243+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement244ci268ci▲ 491+24 ci · +10%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ 491+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeNonsynchronized gearSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Length159in155in▲ 4243+4 in · +3%
Width78.7in80in▲ 491+1.3 in · +2%
Height103inNot recorded—
Operating Weight6,914lb7,610lb▲ 491+696 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded17.9gpm—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded12.4-24—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-30—

Hitch & Towing

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity4,345lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Starter TypeElectric12 volts—

Capacities

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
Coolant4.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecMassey Ferguson 4243Massey Ferguson 491Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSROPS or Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85 hp)B · 75th percentile (85.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 68th percentile (244 ci)B · 75th percentile (268 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 66th percentile (6,914 lb)B · 72nd percentile (7,610 lb)
A · 4243B · 491Median Utility Tractor
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